rylevine Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 This is the postponed L2/L2+ paddle from last month: Rescheduled for July 7th.Leave Riverhead in Marblehead to Brown's Island, BIB 10:30am, round Marblehead tip, and head for Salem along coast. At Naugus Head make decision about crossing harbor to Winter Island, depending on conditions and preferences of group. If we take that route, then put-in at Willows for lunch, otherwise continue down Marblehead coast to Forest River Park for lunch. After lunch, if interest and time, could visit Friendship in Salem via coasts to long wharf. Total distance 7-7.5 miles. At two knots expect paddle times of about 3 hours + 2 hours for lunch and exploring coasts - about 5 hours total. Should be back by around 3:30. This is an L2+ trip so wet exit capability is required. L3/4 paddlers desperate to leave gel coat behind on Marblehead/Brown's ledges will be tolerated. If interest, there will also be rudimentary H2O orienteering sessions - where are we? and where are we going? exercises.Please RSVP if attending. Post here or PM to me.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Bob,Count me in. Looking forward to it!Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Bob,I'm a definite maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'll be there -pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Count me in. I'll be there.Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florriej Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I am coming also. Thanks for that clear informative listing. Florrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi Bob,Was planning to join you on the 6th and after to head up to Boothbay, but now that it is the 7th, I'll catch up with you next time!Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianemarie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I want to go. I will confirm tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Looks like a hot day on Saturday. More information: LT 9:05am HT 2:57pm 1ft waves, <10 knot SW wind Possible late afternoon T-storms conditions: http://graphical.wea...ineDay.php#tabs Parking: I called Marblehead Town Office, after checking out the sign at put-in. Looks like $10 nonresident parking fee is in effect for Riverhead side of street. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 If this is where we launched for the solstice paddle, on one side of the road (where the covered pavilion is) it was paid parking, on the other side, with the boat launch (to the left if you're approaching from Salem) it was free - although some space was taken up by movie trailers for the Adam Sandler movie filming in town. None of us had to pay anything that day for parking on the boat launch side. So the $10 fee - are you talking about left/boat launch side of the street or the other/covered pavilion parking lot?pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi Pru,The sign at Riverhead (left side from Salem) said that a permit is required and check at the attendant shed. The sign looks recent, so may not have been there for the CAM session (when I was last at Riverhead). I checked at the (right side) Devereux gate, and nobody was there to ask so I called the rec department. I think my question was quite explicit to the town employee that I spoke to; and he said that the fee was required to park at Riverhead. The right side is Devereux beach parking for which there is a fee for non-residential parking - at least if an attendant is at the gate. Perhaps it is not enforced for Riverhead?Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi. There was some discussion about parking and fees at the Solstice paddle. Someone checked and got permission for us all to park there that day for free but the attendant said after that we could put in there but we'd have to pay and I think park across the street. Does anyone else remember that? Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'll come prepared with 10 bucks. I dont think there was a sign about paying for parking at Riverhead, but maybe that's the difference between solstice and post fourth of july! A small price to pay for an anticipated great day on the water - see everyone there!pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Will check conditions in the early am, but don't anticipate change of plans.Try to get there by 10:00am or before. BIB 10:30am. See everyone at Riverhead!- Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBergsbaken Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Dave and Julie plan to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBergsbaken Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 My wife and I plan to be there as well for this paddle. Looks to be a warm one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi Bob,I'd like to join you. Sounds like a nice trip!Thanks,Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOconnor Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hi Bob,I'd like to join as well.Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianemarie Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I haven't been able to find a puppy sitter. Not sure if conditions are appropriate to bring him along. Will see if I hear back from any of the kids who walk him and make final decision in the a.m. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looking forward to tomorrow's paddle. Conditions during the day are very calm, but there is the possibility of late afternoon T-storms. See NOAA web site: http://graphical.wea...ineDay.php#tabs So we will need to keep an eye on the time (and the sky). Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianemarie Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I need to drop out. Hopefully next time. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florriej Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Rob, in case you don't get my message, I need to fix my car rack - one of the locks is loose. If I'm not at the put-in on time don't wait, I'm not coming in that case. I'm going to try & fix it and get there however! Florrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBergsbaken Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hey Everyone,Julie and I had a really nice time with you all and enjoyed meeting you. It was certainly a beautiful day out for a paddle. Thank you also Bob for organizing this trip! I thumbed through one of my bird books and Pru you're correct that one bird we saw on Coney Island was indeed an American Oystercatcher....good id!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_OystercatcherHope to see you all at the time paddle outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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